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Redeveloped Division Initiated Self-Learning Module

Department of Education
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– Division of Palawan
Homeroom Guidance – Grade 11-12
Developed Division Initiated - Self-Learning Module
Quarter 2 – Module 3: Seven (7) Steps for Meaningful Decision-Making
First Edition, 2021

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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions,
directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to
understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each

SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if
you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better
understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer
the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each
activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how
they can best help you on your home-based learning.

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and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task

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the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or
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Thank you.

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 Homeroom
Guidance Seven (7) Steps for Meaningful
11-12
Second Quarter Decision-Making
Week 3

MELC : Explain the importance of steps for meaningful decision-making

(HGSPS-IIg-7)

Objective/s : a. Determine the Steps in Decision-making.

b. Value the importance of the steps in decision-making
c. Apply responsible decision-making to given life situations

What I Know

Pretest
ow
Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the letter of
the best answer.

1. What is the process that leads to the choice of a belief or a course of

action from a set of alternatives?
A. Creating a vision C. Managing change
B. Decision-making D. Ending a conclusion

2. Which step in decision-making process involves both internal and

outside sources of information?
A. Do It C. Look at the Evidences
B. Determine the decision D. Assemble Important Facts

3.Which is a situation that the decision maker knows all possible

outcomes associated with a decision?

A. certainty C. strategy
B. risk D. uncertainty

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4. Which of the following is the third step in decision-making process?
A. Identify the decision C. Identify many Options
B. Weigh the evidence D. Gather relevant information

5. Which one is the process of making choices?

A. Chain of events C. Determine the Decisions
B. Assessing the choices D. Gather some solutions

6. What will you do when you make a decision after defining your
problem?
A. make decision C. evaluate your choice
B. assemble important facts D. gnerate alternatives

7. Which of the following is the essence of decision-making?

A. Monitoring
B. Problem solving
C. Choosing between alternatives
D. Developing alternative courses of action

8. What might help students to make a good academic decision?

A. Assigning extra homework
B. Using a pro and con chart
C. Giving students more recess
D. Telling parents to make more choices

9. Which of the following is considered as one of the most influential

factors on teenager’s decision?
A. Homework C. Sports
B. Peers D. Teachers

10. Which type of influence we do not have control over?

A. Curiosity C. Peer Influence
B. Heredity D. Sibling

11. Which of the following is an example of a decision referring on what

to wear in the morning?
A. Major decision C. Routine decision
B. Minor decision D. Simple decision

12. Which one is the benefit that you can get in decision-making model?
A. Make perfect decisions
B. Avoid responsible decisions
C. Make more responsible decisions
D. Help you to make impulsive decisions

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 13. Which of the decision-making process can help you more
deliberate?
A. Shape life-changing C. Thoughtful decisions
B. Identify many options D. Increase positive events

14. Which of the following you should “go” over it once you have come
to a decision?
A. correct a poor decision that will make you popular in school
B. eliminate ethical decision to select the best unethical
alternatives
C. determine if you need to make changes, if there were
unintended consequences, and if the outcome was intended
D. take the help of others in making a decision, engage with others
on various elements influencing the decision, and learn new
perspectives on the decision

15. Which of the following is NOT true of correcting poor decisions?

A. Stop, think, and go
B. Evaluating the consequences of decisions
C. Correcting a blunder will increase your popularity at school.
D. Determine if you need to make changes, if there were
unintended consequences, and if the outcome was intended

What Is It
at is It
This module will work as a competency-based learning resource,
guiding you through the target competency. You should be able to explain
the importance of steps in decision-making in the following discussion as
you progress through this module.

Robert Frost wrote, "Two paths diverged in a wood, and I—I took the
one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." Unfortunately,
not every decision is as straightforward as "Let's simply pursue this route
and see where it takes us," especially when it comes to making decisions.

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 Decision-making – refers to the act or process of making a decision,
especially in a group. It is a set of continuing processes for assessing
circumstances or problems, weighing alternatives, making decisions, and
carrying out the required actions. The availability of the correct information
to the right people at the right time is critical to the entire decision-making
process.

STEPS IN
DECISION- MAKING

STEP 1
• Determine the Decision

STEP 2
• Assemble Important Facts

STEP 3
• Identify Many Options

STEP 4
• Look at the Evidence/s

STEP 5
• Pick one Option

STEP 6
• Do It

• Examine the decision and Implication of your

STEP 7 action

SEVEN (7) STEPS IN DECISION-MAKING

Here are the seven (7) suggested steps in a decision-making process:
Step 1. Determine the Decision

You must first identify the problem or question that needs to be addressed
before making a decision. Make your choice as specific as you can. You will
throw the decision train off the track before it even leaves the station if you
misidentify to solve or decide on a challenge that is too wide.
If you need to meet a deadline, make your decision measurable and timely.
Step 2. Assembly Important Facts
It's time to gather the knowledge you'll need to make that decision once
you've made your decision. Make an internal evaluation of your decision to

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see where you achieved and where you failed. Look for data from outside
sources, such as studies or research.

Step 3. Identify Many Options

Now that you have relevant information at your hands, identify possible
solutions to your problem. There are usually various options to consider
while seeking to attain a goal.

Step 4. Look at the Evidences

Once you've narrowed down your choices, weigh the facts in support of or
against each one.
Examine what others have done in the past to achieve success, as well as
your own accomplishments and mistakes. Determine the disadvantages of
each of your choices and weigh them against the advantages.

Step 5. Pick One Option

You will make your decision at this point in the decision-making process.
Hopefully, you've recognized and clarified the decision you need to make,
obtained all necessary facts, and formulated and analyzed all of your
options. You're completely prepared to make a choice.

Step 6. Do It
Once you've made your decision, follow through! Make a plan to assist you
in making your decision a reality. Make a plan for improvement or a project
for your decision, and then follow through with the duties once the plan is
in place.

Step 7. Examine the Decision and the Implication of your Action

After a certain amount of time, which you defined in step one of the
decision-making process, take an honest look back at your decision. Have
you figured out a way to solve the problem? Have you given your answer to
the question? Have you met your objectives?

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 What I Can Do

Activity 1: 7 Step by Step!

Directions: Familiarize the steps in decision-making considering the

importance of it.
Step 7

Step 6
Step 5

Step 4

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1

Activity 2: What’s Next!

Directions: Read the following statement below. Assume that you were in
the following situations, what will be the next thing you will do?
(Note for Scoring: One point each item)

1. After I finished my studies,

Answer: ____________________________________________________________
2. My parents cannot afford my studies.
Answer: ____________________________________________________________
3. I won in a lottery amounting to five (5) million pesos.
Answer: ____________________________________________________________
4. I did not pass the job interview that I am applying for.
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
5. My parents had passed away and I will be the bread winner of the
family.
Answer: ___________________________________________________________

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 What’s More
Activity 1: Make it Complete!

Directions: Complete the table to apply your decision-making skills in

certain situations. (Note for the Scoring: One point for each item.)

Person/s Result of
Area Things to do
Involved Decision
Family
Example: • Saving • Parents • Save
Financial allowance • To graduate
Problem • Finish studies • To help
and be parents
employed
School

Career

Activity 2: My Choices, My Future

Directions: List down five (5) good choices you would like to make a
decision. Then, predict your future what it looks like if you
make these choices.
(Note for the Scoring: One point for each item)

Example: To fulfil my career and become a successful ____________

(example: lawyer, doctor, teacher) I will…

1._____________________________________________________________________.
2. ____________________________________________________________________.
3._____________________________________________________________________.
4._____________________________________________________________________.
5._____________________________________________________________________.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: In this part of activity, you will learn further to answer a process
question about the importance of a decision-making with the
following indicated criteria: (a)content (b)mechanics.

Rubric for the Explanation

Score Criteria
The ideas are complete and coherent; correct in grammar
5
usage
The ideas are somewhat complete and coherent; with 1-2
4
error/s in grammar usage
The ideas are incomplete with 3 or more error/s in grammar
3
usage
A. Process Questions

1. Why did you consider decision-making important in life?

Answer:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Activity: Let’s Explain!

Directions: Explain the importance of steps for decision-making through

writing it in one (1) paragraph.

Rubric for the Explanation

Points
Total
Criteria 5 4 3 Points
(Excellent) (Very Good) (Good)
Content Complete Somewhat Incomplete and
and well- Complete and partly explained
explained well-explained
Grammar Correct and no With 1-2 With 3 or more
and error in grammar error/s in error/s in
usage and usage grammar and grammar and
usage usage
Total

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Answer:
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Assessment

Post-Assessment

Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Write the letter of
your answers in your answer sheet.

1. What do you call to the cognitive process that leads to the choice of a
belief or a course of action from a set of alternatives?
A. Decision C. Knowledge
B. Alternatives D. Decision-Making

2. How many steps are there in the decision-making process?

A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7

3. Which among the following steps pertains to a decision in which a

person can create a strategy and plan to improve the decision and
becomes reality?
A. Step1 B. Step2 C. Step 6 D. Step7

4. What is the first step-in decision-making process?

A. Identify the decision
B. Brainstorm possible solution
C. Consider the consequences
D. Describe the problem or situation

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5. Why do you think is the last step considered as the most important step
in decision-making?
A. It helps you to make your decision faster.
B. It helps you always make the perfect decision.
C. It helps you make your decision based on what your friends do.
D. It allows you to reflect on your choices afterward to see if you
would make the same choice again.

6. Jake has a History test on Friday. On Thursday night, Jake’s friend asks
him to go to the movie. Jake lists the advantage and disadvantage
outcome of each choice. Which step in the decision-making process is it?
A. Evaluate the decision C. Identify the alternatives
B. Describe the situation D. Differentiating the alternatives

7. Why is it important to identify the problem or question that needs to be

addressed?
A. Evaluate the solution
B. Exert effort on your action
C. Enable decision-making process faster
D. Make the decision measurable, specific and attainable

8. In the decision-making process, what is the third step?

A. Evaluate C. Explore your options
B. Identify alternatives D. Describe the problem

9. Jana eventually picks which spring sport she will participate in.
What stage of the decision-making process is this?
A. Step 3 B. Step 4 C. Step 5 D. Step 6

10.Your friends encourage you to join the swimming team and they told you
that it is fun. It is called ___________________.
A. peer influence C. media influence
B. family influence D. internal influence

11. Which of the following is NOT the step in decision making process?
A. Review problem C. Identify the decision
B. Weigh the evidence D. Gather relevant information
12. Which of the following refers to the evaluation and assessment of
one’s action?
A. Identify the decision
B. Choose alternatives

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 C. Weigh the evidence
D. Review your decision
13. Which one is the proper arrangement of the steps in decision making
process?
A. Choose any alternatives
B. Weigh the evidence
C. Identify the alternatives
D. Gather relevant information
E. Identify the decision
F. Take Action
G. Review decision and its Consequences

A. EDCBAFG B. ABCDEFG C. CDABEFG D. EFGABCD

14. What should you do if you are having difficulty in making decision?

A. You should never bother anyone about your problems.

B. You should procrastinate until it is too late to make a decision.
C. You should just avoid making decision and have someone else
make it for you.
D. You should ask for assistance from others who may be better
informed about that particular situation.

15. Why is it reviewing decision and its consequences are important?

A. It helps you to make decision faster.
B. It helps you to make the perfect decision.
C. It helps you to think your decision based on what your friends do.
D. It allows you to reflect on your decision afterwards to see if you
would make the same decision again.

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Assessment What I Know
1. D 1. B
2. D 2. D
3. C 3. A
4. D 4. C
5. D 5. C
6. C 6. B
7. D 7. B
8. B 8. B
9. D 9. B
10. A 10. B
11. A 11. D
12. D 12. C
13. A 13. B
14. D 14. C
15. D 15. C
Answer Key
References

7 Steps of the Decision-Making Process.

https://www.lucidchart.com/blog/decision-making-process-steps.
Date accessed; September 2, 2021.

Great Work Life. 2020. Get a Great Work Life.

https://www.greatworklife.com. Date accessed; August 22, 2021.

Quizizz.com. 2020. Decision-Making –Quiz.

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/58874fb41b756f865cfe2fdb/decision-
making.Date accessed; August 23, 2021.

Silcox, Katie 2019

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5d58a33ec8ac33001a24d4b7/decision-
making-process. Date accessed; August 23, 2021.

Decision Making Definition

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-making

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